Weighted Vest, 6lb/8lb/12lb/16lb/20lb/25lb/30lb Weight Vest for Men Women, Body Weight Vests Adjustable for Strength Training, Running, Walking, Workout, Jogging, Fitness

This review is for the 12 lbs. weighted vest. Although this comes shipped in a plain cardboard box, this vest comes complete consumer ready. It’s beautiful with all weighting material (iron sand) sewn and sealed in place. I put on this vest, snapped the two buckles and was ready to go. The design and construction is excellent. All exterior seams of the neoprene panels are sealed with a heavy cotton twill band. In various spots the two panels of neoprene are sewed together to give the vest a specific shape,given that it is stuffed with iron sand.The front weighted shoulder straps (which are also the front “panels” of the vest) are curved inwards in the same way that you will find this on better quality backpacks. The neck area drops to a low neck line. This cut combined with the use of a heavy band of elastic on the bottom of each side of the vest, allows for the vest to accommodate and fit a wide range of bodies. My guess it that the physical length and measurement of the 30 lbs. vest will be longer than this 12 lbs. vest. But, you’d have to ask the manufacturer to be sure. This vest fits me very well and feels comfortable and snug. My main interest in this vest is to use in yoga in Pilates practice. This gives me a greater degree of resistance training beyond mere body weight. I’m thinking of core conditioning and balance development poses such as Warrior III, Half moon, as well all arm balances. It will be a help in other lunges and other standing flowing poses as well. The short top-to-bottom length of this vest makes it excellent for yoga, Pilates, or calisthenics where you upper chest and shoulder may move closer to your waist area when doing back bends, curling up in a ball, twisting the torso, etc. A very long top-to- bottom vest with solid weights would not allow this movement of the upper torso relative to the lower back, stomach and waist. I tried adding a soft 5 lbs. ankle weight by wrapping it around on one bottom side using the Velcro in the ankle weight. I was able to attach this very quickly. This will give me the ability to increase the weight of this vest when desired. There is only one negative and that is the small loops one the two side to side front straps with buckles. After the nylon strap passes through the buckle, the excess is to be pushed under a loop (with a vertical strip see photo). This loop is way too small. The loop material does not stretch, so it takes a minute or two and a lot of effort to push the excess strap through this loop. That’s wasted time. Those two loops need to be made with a larger opening. If there is fear that the excess strap length will come up, they could add a patch of Velcro at the very end of the strap. I really like this vest and recommend it! The vest comes with a nice carry all pouch that you strap to your upper arm. This will hold a phone, keys, wallet, etc.

The Weighted Vest for Women and Men is a great addition to any fitness routine. Available in a variety of weights (6lb to 30lb), it allows for customization based on your fitness level and goals. Whether you’re using it for strength training, running, walking, or jogging, it provides a solid workout challenge. The vest is adjustable, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for various body types. The reflective stripe is a thoughtful safety feature, especially for outdoor activities in low-light conditions. The material is durable and breathable, though it might feel a bit bulky during intense cardio. Overall, this weighted vest is a practical and effective tool for increasing the intensity of your workouts. It’s well-made, versatile, and provides excellent value for anyone looking to take their fitness to the next level. I love it because it's me user friendly for me than the bulkier one that my son has.

I ordered the 12 lb weighted vest and use it primarily for walking, squats, pushups, and pullups. I do a lot of hiking with a backpack so my primary use is walking on a treadmill during the winter to stay in shape for the nice weather hiking season.The vest fits nicely and rests comfortably on my shoulders. In fact, while I notice the additional weight I don’t feel it pushing down or even making my shoulders uncomfortable. What I do notice is that while walking the inner parts of my arms slightly rub against the vest. Since the vest material is nice and soft this has not been a problem. The vest does not interfere with any movements during squats, pushups, or pullups. Even after only a few weeks I have already noticed the additional weight really helping my overall workouts.The vest has reflective strips on the front and back and I’m sure that really helps for people wearing this outdoors at night. Since my exercising is in the house this is not important to me, but as a driver I always appreciate it when someone has reflective material on their clothing at night. There is also a removable front pocket that perfectly holds a mobile phone. I plan on using that pocket on my backpack straps when I’m hiking because it will keep my phone in a much more convenient location.I wish there was a way to add (or even remove) weights. When I’m ready to add weight, I’ll probably try and figure out how to add weight in the net pockets in the back.My bigger wish is for this to be machine washable. I’m sure over time it will need to be washed to get rid of odors. The manufacturer recommends wiping it down with a damp cloth, but I’m not sure that will get rid of any odors.While I am an Amazon Vine reviewer and did receive this product for free, I do provide honest product evaluations that I hope help others with their purchasing decisions.

This is a great weighted vest for exercising or simply wearing around the house to help build muscle and increase bone strength. I am 52 years old and walk 3-5 miles daily, but need to build more muscle as I age. I absolutely love this vest! It has a small profile so it fits nicely and doesn't feel too bulky, and doesn't get in the way while exercising. I got the 12lb vest and the back has a mesh pocket where you can add more weight if you want. I have several "bag" weights for scuba diving that work very well to add 2-6lbs if I wanted. There are two buckles in the front to clasp it together, and there is material under the buckles to protect them from rubbing your chest. The straps are simple to adjust to the fit you need. It also comes with a phone holder that wraps around your upper arm if you wanted to use it. Very nice touch. I wear this for walking around the block, on trails, and even just around the house doing chores. Very happy with it and highly recommend.